ArcSoft SHOWBIZ 2 User Manual download pdf (Page 9)

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The bulk of your options are accessed through the top portion of the screen that is divided into numerous tabs:

MEDIA, TEXT, TRANSITIONS, EFFECTS, and EXPORT (this last may not appear until you've actually started to

construct your video).

All of your content comes from "albums." Before we go any further, you're going to need to have a basic

understanding of what albums are and how they work.

ALBUMS

In order to add content to the Storyboard/Timeline, you need to first create an album. Albums consist of shortcuts

that link to files stored on your computer. If you can master this concept (and it isn't that difficult, trust us), you're

way ahead of the game. Think of album content in the same light as shortcuts on your desktop or taskbar. The

icons that you click aren't the actual program icons; they're merely shortcuts. It's the same with albums. Albums

contain shortcuts to your pictures, music, and videos. There are a few sample albums included.

You can create multiple albums, giving each one a unique name. For example, you can have one album for

vacation photos, another one for family events... you get the idea. Obviously, you need to know the location of the

photos, videos, and sounds that you want to include in your album.

To create a new album:

1. Make sure you are within the "Media" tab. From the album pull-down, choose "<New Album>."

2. Enter in a new album name. Just click on and type over the existing name.

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